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August 24, 2017 1:17 PM

Russia to continue to seek dialogue with Washington

Russia says it will not resort to counter-measures in response to sanctions by United States and will continue to seek dialogue with Washington. <br/><br/>In an interview in Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said US sanctions are a serious blow to the basis of bilate...

August 24, 2017 11:39 AM

Hato Typhoon: 9 killed, 1 remain missing in China

In China, 12 people have been killed and one remained accounted for since the arrival of Hato, the strongest typhoon of the year. <br/><br/>Local meteorological bureau said typhoon Hato made landfall in the city of Zhuhai in Guangdong Province at noon yesterday. It brought winds of up to...

August 24, 2017 11:38 AM

United States to install radar systems in Palau

The United States has announced plans to install radar systems in Palau which is about 1,300 kilometres south-west of Guam, the US Pacific territory that Pyongyang threatened to fire missiles towards earlier this month. <br/><br/>The US move will increase its monitoring ability in the we...

August 24, 2017 11:37 AM

Pakistan: Earthquake of 4.7 magnitude jolts Gilgit city

In Pakistan, strong tremors were felt in Gilgit city and its surrounding areas late last night. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded as 4.7 on the Richter scale, adding that its depth was registered at 15 kilometres. <br/><br/><br/&g...

August 24, 2017 11:26 AM

Hato Typhoon: 9 killed, 1 remain missing in China

In China, at least nine people were killed and one remained missing as Hato, the strongest typhoon to hit that country this year, made its landfall in the city of Zhuhai in the southern Guangdong province. Typhoon Hato made landfall yesterday, bringing winds of up to 160 kilometre per hour to the mo...

August 24, 2017 11:25 AM

Dutch police probe Spanish van found with gas canisters after cancelled concert

Dutch police are investigating possible terror links after arresting a Spaniard driving a van containing gas canisters close to a rock concert which was abruptly cancelled over fears of an attack. Rotterdam police said in a Tweet, The man was arrested and taken to the police station, following a tip...

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